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National Museum of The U.S. Air Force Welcomes McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender

April 18, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

On April 15th, the Museum expanded its vast collection with the arrival of the McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender. Since 1981, the KC-10 has been instrumental in aerial refueling operations, bolstering the global mobility of the […]

Convair B 36J Peacemaker on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock

National Museum of The Air Force Celebrates its Centennial With 100th Anniversary Exhibit and Planes Talks

May 14, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the USAF invites the public to celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a special Plane Talks in honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 20 and the public opening of the […]

NMUSAF Hosts C-47 Fly-In and Paratrooper Jump

April 26, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

Two World War II-era C-47 Skytrain airplanes that flew the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France will roar through the skies over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday, April 27, conducting a […]

Paratroopers to Perform WWII Combat Jump at The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

May 3, 2019 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – Paratroopers will perform a WWII combat jump over the skies of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 13 at approximately 10 a.m. as part of the events commemorating […]

National Museum USAF to Commemorate D-Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on June 6

June 5, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate D-Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the “Plane […]

Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ Exhibit Online on May 16

May 9, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

Those who can’t wait to see the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit in person on May 17 will be able to get a sneak-peak of the exhibit as it is unveiled to the family members […]

National Museum USAF announces Eighth Annual Student Writing Competition

November 28, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Teenagers will have a unique opportunity to earn scholarship funds while learning about military aviation history through the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Eighth Annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition. This […]

WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous at National Museum USAF

September 29, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The 2016 WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous will not only allow visitors to see great flying action from the early years of aviation, but also includes many other attractions and free interactive educational programs that provide […]

National Museum USAF receives prestigious Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award

September 26, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently received the Air Force Association‘s (AFA) 2016 Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award in recognition of the museum’s outstanding contributions to aerospace education.Museum Director Lt Gen (Ret) Jack […]

USAFM North American XB 70 Valkyrie Cockpit pilot

Explore inside world’s only remaining XB-70

July 28, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 1

Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force often ask if it’s possible to get inside the aircraft on display. With the help of technology, online visitors have the chance to see the […]

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